Editor's note: This post is part of the Eighth Day Escape adventure series and contest by Parks Explorer. Throughout 2016, Parks Explorer shared trip ideas, staff stories, activity suggestions, and much more from each Alabama State Park. These monthly posts were personal accounts of traveling Park Naturalist Emily Vanderford, where she detailed her park adventures and experiences in the unique natural areas across the state. While reading about park adventures is not nearly as meaningful as experiencing them first-hand, Parks Explorer wants you to know just how many opportunities there are for you to enjoy Alabama the beautiful.